Now what?
Hear congratulations and advice from three Grinnell students.
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Major: Political science
Concentrations: Education and environmental studies
Varsity teams: Basketball and track & field
Hanoi, Vietnam
Major: Computer science
Concentration: Statistics
Chicago, Illinois
Majors: Political science and Spanish
Varsity team: swim & dive
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It means curating your own curriculum and getting to work on your intellectual and professional goals — all with guidance and support from your advisers and mentors. And it means knowing your way around a complex world, and how to make it better for everyone.
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Through our Office of International Student Affairs and Office of Intercultural Affairs, we offer programming and support for all students, including students with diverse identities. And throughout campus, our faculty, staff, and students are invested in supporting all students, all identities, and all perspectives.
If neither of your parents has completed a four-year degree, then Grinnell College considers you a first-generation college student, and we are ready to support you!
View your financial aid notices, financial aid application requirements, and other information about your financial aid.
Master the art of learning by doing, and prepare for your professional ambitions — all with the support of your advisers and mentors.
Small class sizes. Intense discussions. Hands-on learning. Engaged students and excited faculty. Hear from students and professors, and see for yourself why U.S. News & World Report ranks us #3 nationally for best undergraduate teaching.
The First-Year Tutorial is your academic and social introduction to Grinnell. It’s part of the required First-Year Experience for all students, but calling Tutorial “required” doesn’t quite do it justice.
Some of the greatest minds go forth from Grinnell. Curious about where students go with their degrees? See our student’s graduate outcomes by major department, from their jobs to their graduate schools.
Grinnell's campus is nestled in a residential neighborhood, just one mile from a regional medical center. The College takes your health, wellness, and safety seriously, monitors local and state legislation, and is proud to have received a Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention, which recognizes institutions of higher education that demonstrate leadership in the areas of student safety, well being, and inclusion.
On-campus resources include in-person and virtual appointments with nurses, licensed psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, a family therapist, and a physician assistant. They dispense over-the-counter medications and can prescribe medications as needed. They can also schedule appointments with local providers as needed.
Your safety and the security of all on-campus property and programs is the focus of Grinnell’s 24/7 Office of Campus Safety. The security staff complements Grinnell’s philosophy of self-governance and personal responsibility by working with students, faculty, and staff to prevent safety issues and provide a safe campus environment in which to live, learn, and work.
The Academic Success Center works with students on nearly any academic concern. They consult with you about study skills and time management and offer peer tutoring. During times of personal challenge, the team supports students, explains academic policies, and can discuss how to apply for a leave of absence.
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